CVE-2013-2581 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify firmware revision via unauthenticated CGI request, potentially leading to unauthorized control or persistence.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-2581?

CVE-2013-2581 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

cgi-bin/firmwareupgrade in TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 allows remote attackers to modify the firmware revision via a "preset" action.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2581?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Tp-Link Lm Firmware, Tp-Link Tl-Sc3130, Tp-Link Tl-Sc3130g, Tp-Link Tl-Sc3171, Tp-Link Tl-Sc3171g.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2581?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2581 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2013-2581 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-2581 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4gww-vw4x-923v.

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